This grilled tilapia recipe that we share this time is designed for those who follow a low-carbohydrate and low-calorie diet. Tilapia is a white fish that is worth including on the menu because, in addition to being cheap, it contains high-quality protein and is very easy to find on sale.
We often wonder how to prepare fish with simple ingredients that give it a lot of flavor without compromising the diet. In this case, we recommend using the usual black pepper and salt, as well as herbs and lemon juice. The butter will be the ingredient that will give a special touch to the dish. Time to cook! Read on and learn how to make grilled tilapia fillet.
Ingredients to make Grilled Tilapia:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 dessert spoon of butter
- 1 lemon
- 1 dessert spoon of oregano
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- To accompany the grilled tilapia:
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- mix of green leaves
How to make Grilled Tilapia:
- Season the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Tip: You can use other aromatic herbs such as thyme, parsley, rosemary or herbs de Provence.
- Place the butter in a skillet and heat until melted. Spread the butter around the pan with the help of kitchen paper. Place the tilapia fillets and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Hack: Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the tilapia from sticking.
- Do not overcook the tilapia fillets, as they risk drying out and losing flavor. After browning both sides, remove and place on a plate.
- Serve the grilled tilapia and, if you like, moisten it with a little more lemon juice. To complete the menu, you can accompany your dish with a bed of green leaves (lettuce, spinach, among others), as well as avocado and tomato. Enjoy!
Calories in grilled tilapia
Grilled tilapia, in addition to being a very easy fish to prepare, is perfect to enjoy at mealtimes. It is low in calories and gives us the energy we need to carry out our daily exercise routine. Each 100 g of cooked tilapia provides us with approximately 111 calories. In addition, in the nutritional value of tilapia we can find:
- 3g fat
- 0 carbs
- 0 sugar
- 8g protein
- 3g of water
- 2mg calcium
- 6mg magnesium
- 5mg Phosphorus
- 6mg potassium
- B vitamins
- Vitamins C, D, E and K
On the other hand, there are many ways to prepare tilapia fillets. You can try a new recipe every week to vary its preparation and continue taking advantage of all the benefits of tilapia.
